Hospital receives $50,000 grant to help fight opioid epidemic
The grant ensures 24/7 access to care for people experiencing an overdose or with opioid use disorder As part of a bigger program, new staff, medications, training and tools are coming to help Marcum and Wallace Hospital patients These funds better equip our Emergency Department (ED) to help people suffering from opioid use. Part of…
Read MoreMeet Sherrhia Braggs
Sherrhia’s baby is off to a great start in life, thanks to donors like you As a mother of two, Sherrhia Braggs thought she knew everything there was to know about pregnancy. But your gift allowed her to experience something new when she was pregnant with her third child: support. “I felt much more prepared…
Read MoreMeet Krista Hubbard
Thanks to you, patients like Krista have access to colorectal cancer screenings In Krista Hubbard’s hometown in Breathitt County, the risk of dying from colon cancer is more than twice the national average. It’s that way for many of the rural Kentucky counties served by Mercy Health – Marcum and Wallace Hospital. Little did Krista…
Read MoreMeet Mark Jarvis
Mark gives because Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima is important for his whole region Mark Jarvis began his relationship with Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center as far back as one can. “I was born there 60 years ago. In the years since, I have received compassionate, high-quality care there. So has my family,”…
Read MoreDianne Smith’s Story
Dianne gives because she says Mercy Health is a blessing to her community Dianne Smith has lived in Estill County her whole life. She was even born at Mercy Health – Marcum and Wallace Hospital. She knows that many rural areas lack quality health care. But thanks to Mercy Health, that’s not the case for…
Read MoreCarol Graham’s Story
Thanks to you, Carol is staying one dance step ahead of her Parkinson’s disease Carol Graham remembers her doctor’s words after her Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis. “He said that the best thing I could do was to stay busy,” she says. Because of you, Carol is able to take that advice to heart. She fills her…
Read MoreMeet Uyon Johnson
Uyon gives back to Mercy Health to pass on the blessings she has received in her role Uyon Johnson believes that increased awareness around diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to the mission of Mercy Health. As such, Uyon takes her role of leading Mercy’s Leadership Councils for Diversity & Inclusion very seriously. Fortunately for…
Read MoreFoundation celebrates 2024 Health Care Visionary Awards
The annual Health Care Visionary Awards ceremony honored three special leaders Foundation supporters joined in celebrating award recipients On Wednesday, April 10, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley hosted the 2024 Health Care Visionary Awards. The event took place at the DeYor Performing Arts Center in downtown Youngstown. Three individuals received awards for championing the health…
Read MoreMargaret Hager’s Story
Your support of mobile mammography made it easy for Margaret to get her yearly mammogram Margaret Hager is on a fixed income and her insurance doesn’t cover preventative care. But that doesn’t stop her from prioritizing screenings that allow her to stay on top of her health, thanks to you. “My faith, my health and…
Read MoreRyan Brady’s Story
Ryan turned his business relationship with Mercy Health into a more purposeful relationship with the Foundation At Brady Signs, Ryan Brady works with many local businesses in Lorain. His relationship with Mercy Health has far surpassed the typical customer-vendor one. “We’ve had the opportunity to work with the great people at Mercy Health over the…
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